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Last October, “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig signed on to do the long-rumored “Ghostbusters” sequel. He’s promised an all female cast this time instead of just a remake of the originals. And this afternoon, it seems like we have our cast. Feig Tweeted out the photo below of Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones. Read More »

Thirty years after the release of the frighteningly funny seminal film “Ghostbusters,” the promise of a second sequel finally became a reality yesterday, when “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig tweeted he would helm the new project.

In a follow-up interview with “Entertainment Weekly,” Feig took the opportunity to describe his plans beyond 140 characters, specifically the reasoning behind the decision to do an all-female “Ghostbusters”: “My favorite thing to do is work with funny women,” said Feig. “Suddenly, my mind kind of exploded.”

So does this mean we can look forward to a “Ghostbusters” starring Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy? Possibly, but don’t start imagining Megan from “Bridesmaids” in beige coveralls just yet. “I’ve got a lot of ideas on that but nobody set in stone,” said Feig. Read More »

After years of speculation and rumors, the long-awaited sequel to “Ghostsbusters” has been made official today. “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feigtweeted the announcement, saying that he and “Parks and Recreation” writer Katie Dippold are writing the script. “It will star hilarious women,” he wrote. “That’s who I’m gonna call.”

Feig has been attached to the new “Ghostbusters” for several months now, after Ivan Reitman pulled out of the project this past March. As the published reports over the summer indicated, the new Ghostbusters will be female. It’s unclear how the original cast will be involved or if at all – but over the years, Dan Aykroyd has been very vocal about his involvement in the next installment. Read More »

At least that’s according to anonymous sources speaking with The Hollywood Reporter. The talks are still in the early stages and no formal negotiations have started – but he’s reportedly the studio’s first choice. Ivan Reitman, who directed “Ghostbusters” and “Ghostbusters II,” pulled out of this project back in March.

But an interesting plot twist has emerged in this latest shuffling: The Hollywood Reporter also states that the new crop of Ghostbusters will be female. Cast have not been confirmed, but Dan Aykroyd, who played Dr. Raymond Stantz in the originals, has stated publicly many times that he’ll be in the new installment. Read More »

It may not have lasted long but the beloved sitcom “Freaks and Geeks” has forever endeared creator Paul Feig to the show’s cult of devout fans. In “Bridesmaids,” Feig takes on a big-screen romantic comedy that must walk a tightrope between gross-out guy movie and sentimental chick flick. Working with co-writer and star Kristen Wiig and producer Judd Apatow, Feig tried to strike a balance that would appeal to both sexes. Read More »

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